Correlates of sexually transmitted infections among Syrian refugee women and girls in Lebanon: knowledge, symptoms, and health-seeking behaviors

Abstract

Syrian refugee girls and young women in Lebanon face a disproportionate risk of poor Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) outcomes, especially Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). However, limited research has explored key risk and protective factors that shape SRH vulnerabilities. This study highlights the role of key protective risk factors in influencing STI symptoms, knowledge of AIDS, and health-seeking behaviour. Findings suggest that age, education, economic barriers, and use of family planning methods should be considered in targeted interventions aiming to improve SRH outcomes among this population.

This work is part of the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) programme.

Citation

Sarieddine D and others. 'Correlates of sexually transmitted infections among Syrian refugee women and girls in Lebanon: knowledge, symptoms, and health-seeking behaviours' Pre-print, 2025

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Correlates of sexually transmitted infections among Syrian refugee women and girls in Lebanon: knowledge, symptoms, and health-seeking behaviours